I think it's just bad. I use Lineage OS on all my devices -- I just bought a Tab S2[1] because it's among the initial round of devices supported by LOS15.1. It

I think it's just bad. I use Lineage OS on all my devices -- I just bought a Tab S2[1] because it's among the initial round of devices supported by LOS15.1. It kind of feels like being put on notice. Chances are it'll be cracked sooner rather than later, but installing a custom ROM[2] is difficult enough as it is. It seems super unlikely to be a reaction to imports from China, which remain a niche phenomenon. And it's pointless anyway if they end up cracking it. At that point it'll only affect people who sideload the Google stuff on devices they only have limited control over, aka Amazon customers. [1] Which presumably won't be affected since it's a certified device; my phone's not, though. [2] Previously known as installing an operating system.